Pobjoy Mint - Sierra Leone - Endangered Primates: Capuchin Monkey - Cupro Nickel Commemorative Coin - 2009

Description

Primates are our closest cousins and to highlight the plight of some of the endangered primates, Pobjoy Mint has issued a series of collector's coins on behalf of the Bank of Sierra Leone featuring some of these amazing animals.Within the series, this stunning uncirculated cupro nickel coin features the Capuchin Monkey which is named after an order of Friars because of their appearance, these small monkeys only reach a height of 22 inches with tails that are just as long. Each coin features a beautiful stylised image of each primate in its natural habitat and are available in Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver with each proof coin struck four times to create the Pobjoy proof finish, displaying finely sculpted frosted detail contrasting with mirror brilliant background.